When our jobs require us to seek out mistakes and fix errors, our brains become trained to find the negative. So instead, keep an eye out for the positive. Your coworker who held the door open, your new pen that writes so smoothly, that comfortable chair, etc… Merely noticing these small items can boost your happiness.

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I’m making a difference,…aren’t I? I’m doing a good job,…right? Everybody strives for recognition. We want to feel that what we’re doing matters, and is more than just an idle task. This appreciation shown to others, and shown by others, becomes a major motivator for people in a wide range of roles. Recognition is an important part of teamwork and a feeling of achievement, and it can be important for anything from raising a child, to improving relationships, to career or professional advancement.

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